Black Mission Fig Crisp

Let’s get figgy wit’ it because when figs are in, they are in! This fig crisp makes summer even sweeter! The figs texture becomes jammy when baked and this recipes is the perfect amount of sweetness (you can even add a scoop of ice cream if you’re feeling it).

Why we love fig season

When figs are in season (August/ September) most of your typical summer fruits are winding down like stone fruit & berries

The most flavorful figs are figs harvested in season

Figs bring out emotions and bring back some great memories. What can we say, we too jump up and down when we spot them at the store 🙂

We deiced to try out this fig crisp because well crisp are our favorite and a go to recipes! They are quick, make little mess, and so versatile.

Key ingredient: Butter, Sugar (granulated and brown), and flour

Variable ingredients: fruit for filling (fresh, frozen, or canned,) and nuts for topping

Black Mission Fig Crisp

When black mission figs are in season it’s time to celebrate with a delicious fig crisp perfect for any late summer gathering.

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:25 minutes

Total Time:40 minutes

Yield:8

Ingredients

Filling

⅓cupgranulated sugar

1tbspeach cornstarch

1tspeah lemon zest

1 tsp vanilla extract

3tbsplemon juice

½tspcinnamon

2 ½lbs Joe’s Black Mission figs, stems removed, halved lengthwise

Crumble

⅔cupeach flour

⅔cup light brown sugar

¼tspkosher salt

½tspeach vanilla extract

1/2 tsp lemon zest

⅔cupchopped walnuts

1 stick cold salted butter, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Make filling: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Stir in remaining ingredients except for figs. Gently stir in figs and let stand 15 to 20 minutes.

Make streusel: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and walnuts. With a pastry cutter or knit & fork cut butter into flour mixture until butter is completely blended and coarse lumps form.